The production forms part of the theatre’s 140th anniversary season.
The Stratford East Theatre has confirmed the complete casting and creative team for its 2024 festive production of Pinocchio, which will run at the theatre from the 23rd November until the 4th January 2025.
Directed by Omar F. Okai, the production will star Michael Bertenshaw returning to the stage as Blue Rinse Fairy, Rushand Chambers as Sly Fox, Dylan Collymore as Pinocchio, Nicole Louise-Lewis as Krik Krak, Charlotte Louise as Ella/Taylor and Dance Captain, Tok Morakinyo as Geppetto, Jhanaica Van Mook as Miss Kat, and Travis Wood as Lampwick/Antonio. MD/Keys Nick Barstow is joined by Perry Melius on Drums/Percussion and Sara Farina on Bass.
Join wooden puppet Pinocchio, and his poor toy maker father Geppetto in Stratford this Christmas!
Will Blue Rinse Fairy and Krik Krak the cricket be able to keep Pinocchio off the crooked path, as he battles the trials and tribulations of becoming a “real boy”?
This year’s pantomime includes the return of the celebrated writer Trish Cooke (Book and Lyrics), Stratford East panto veteran Robert Hyman (Music and Lyrics).
Meanwhile, the creative team will be completed by: Set and Costume Designer Stewart J. Charlesworth, Lighting Designer Bretta Gerecke, Sound Designer Gareth Fry, Musical Director Nick Barstow, Choreographer Claudimar Neto, Assistant Choreographers Abz Kareem and Bradley Salter, Assistant Director Sadie-Jean Shirley, Casting Consultant Jill Green CDG withCasting Associate Tom Shiels, and Costume Supervisor Alice Lessing.
To book tickets visit: https://www.stratfordeast.com/whats-on/all-shows/pinocchio